English Explanatory Dictionary

schlager

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A chiefly European style of popular music with light melodies (often easily danceable) and typically facile, sentimental lyrics.
  2. A piece made in this style.

Pronunciation

/ʃlɑːɡə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-schlager.wav

Word forms

schlager schlagers

Etymology

From German Schlager (late 19th century), from schlagen (“to hit”), thus similar to English hit (“successful song”, early 20th century).

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